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Columbia seniors Reece Chasteen (from left), Sofia Arata, Anissa Penniman and Caitlyn O’Sullivan helped lead the Tigers to a 13-3 over Hamilton County on Senior Night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia seniors Reece Chasteen (from left), Sofia Arata, Anissa Penniman and Caitlyn O’Sullivan helped lead the Tigers to a 13-3 over Hamilton County on Senior Night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia pulls away for run-rule win over Hamilton County on Senior Night

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Maybe it was the two-and-a-half-hour batting practice session on Wednesday.  After all, getting batters more pitches to see would be certain to turn the fortunes of any team behind at the plate.
Columbia seniors Mason Gray (back row going clockwise), Bryant Green, Parker Steele, Ty Wehinger, Reagan McCormick and Cole Williams were honored for Senior Night prior to Thursday’s game against Hamilton County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia seniors Mason Gray (back row going clockwise), Bryant Green, Parker Steele, Ty Wehinger, Reagan McCormick and Cole Williams were honored for Senior Night prior to Thursday’s game against Hamilton County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia jumps on Hamilton County early, holds on for win on Senior Night

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The seniors pitched in on their big night. Bryant Green drove in two runs, Ty Wehinger got the win in relief and Mason Gray picked up the save.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after a touchdown against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 19, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after a touchdown against Louisville at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 19, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jacksonville’s Urban renewal begins with Trevor Lawrence

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Jacksonville dropped its final 15 games last season, a franchise-record skid that got general manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone fired after a 1-15 season.  The losing streak also allowed the Jaguars to land the No. 1 pick for the first time in their 26-year history.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee tops South Walton north of the border

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Calvin Palmer, Matthew Gill and Josh Fernald all went 2 for 4 and scored four combined runs to lead Class 4A No. 3 Suwannee to a 6-1 road win over South Walton on Wednesday night. Tyson Greene, Carston Palmer, Payton Waters, Easton Kirby and Gill each recorded one RBI for the Bulldogs (18-5).
Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, seen here in a 2019 game, was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court during a game against Florida State last season. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson, seen here in a 2019 game, was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court during a game against Florida State last season. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Johnson awaits medical clearance, hopes to play

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s Keyontae Johnson is “patiently waiting” on medical clearance while hoping to play next season. Johnson, a junior forward who collapsed on the court in December and spent 10 days in hospitals, added Wednesday that he has decided not to enter the NBA draft.
Columbia’s Alexis Blair is tagged out trying to slide back to first base against Madison County on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Alexis Blair is tagged out trying to slide back to first base against Madison County on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Cowgirls lasso Tigers again

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Even after falling behind Madison County 11-2, even after giving up a seventh-inning grand slam to bust the game wide open, and even after a night of inconsistent at-bats, coach Trudy Andrews’ team took pride in not giving up.